I have been suffering from depression for about 7 years now. I have been on numerous medications and I have been on Prozac for about 4 years now. I finally got to the right dose for me and I have been doing better.
However, recently, I have... Read more

“DEAR SANTA” – Write a letter to Santa and include what would you like for Christmas. Not exclusive to just gifts; this can be anything you think Santa could help you with if he could.
Dear Santa-
I want happiness for Christmas this ye... Read more

My December Goals:
- Lose 5 pounds
- Run at least 12 miles a week (Good thing I got a new gym membership!)
- 270 Fitness Minutes per week = 1,080 for the month!
My main goal this month is to stay accountable to my workouts. I have ... Read more

It took me a while to actually sit down and write this blog. I have been having an extremely hard month as many of you know. So, the number one thing I am thankful for is my health and loving family.
I am only 24 and I have been through qui... Read more

Family holidays can be extremely stressful. Talk about how you handle stress and what you do to keep your cool when things get hot.
My family gatherings revolve around alcohol. That is how it always has been and I have always despised going... Read more

I thought it would be a good idea to write (or type) my goals up so that I can look at them every day when I log in!!
- 1,080 minutes of fitness activity (including strength and running)
- at least 18 miles of running a week
- find a ne... Read more

“MOTIVATING ADVICE and TIPS” – I'm sure, at one time or another, we’ve all lost our motivation and gotten off track. What advice would you give for someone who has lost their motivation to workout and/or eat healthy? What did YOU personally do t... Read more

"You can't build that all important stairway to heaven by just standing around with a hammer."
- Stephen King
I was reading one of Stephen King's books when he said this quote about his writing and writing in general. However, I think ... Read more

I truly think that you have to believe in yourself in order to change your everyday habits. There have been many times that I said I would start over "today" and I never really did it because I didn't really want to; I didn't have the drive or m... Read more

1. I have a huge heart.
2. I would take in any animal and take care of them if they needed me.
3. I am a good listener.
4. I like my hair (some days :D)
5. I love my family: faults and all
6. I do not apologize for my faults.
7. I gi... Read more

I am feeling down this morning. There is no particular reason. I am just not in the mood to be at work or really do anything today. However, I do want to do a distance run after work just to work off some frustration.
I guess that is what i... Read more

My main goal this month is to stick to my fitness schedule. I know how much better I feel after I have gone for a run or done a workout, so I need to eliminate the excuses.
Here is my weekly schedule:
Monday: Run and Strength
Tuesday... Read more

So- a severe thunderstorm threw a wrench into my 100 days of blogging! We lost power for most of the night and by the time it came back on, I was already fast asleep! But, since that was mother nature, I am not going to let it derail me! I will ... Read more

This is the first day of my self-challenge to blog for 100 days straight. It is going to be fun!
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
"There are risks and costs to a program of action, but they are far less than the long-range risks and costs of comforta... Read more